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Gantz #18
Gantz 18
Ikebukuro est devenu un véritable champs de bataille. Partout, les chasseurs ont affrontéles étranges martiens démons que leur indiquait GANTZ. Mais la partie ne fut pasde tout repos car les opposants étaient nombreux et expérimentés tandis que l'équipede Kurono est composée en grande partie de débutants. Pourtant, la rage de vivre aidantà se surpasser, ces derniers sont parvenus à renverser la vapeur? jusqu'à ce quele boss final se dévoile !
200 pages, Paperback
First published November 18, 2005
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About the author
Hiroya Oku
294 books339 followersHiroya Oku (奥浩哉 Oku Hiroya, born September 16, 1967 in Fukuoka, Fukuoka) is a mangaka who is the creator of Gantz, Zero-One and HEN, all of which have been serialized in Young Jump. He has finished working on his most renowned manga, Gantz, which began in July 2000. His manga often contain explicit violence and gore, as well as sexual situations.
He won the second prize of the Youth Manga Awards in 1988, under the penname Yahiro Kuon.
He designed a character for Namco Bandai's Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 fighting game, Soulcalibur IV named Shura.
He won the second prize of the Youth Manga Awards in 1988, under the penname Yahiro Kuon.
He designed a character for Namco Bandai's Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 fighting game, Soulcalibur IV named Shura.
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January 28, 2024
I wonder how many points they will get after this fight?
(one phrase review lol, it seems i have always been interested in RPG elements used in literature, now that i have found LITRPG, i am living the dream, not entirely, but i am sure i ll eventually find a series i like)
(one phrase review lol, it seems i have always been interested in RPG elements used in literature, now that i have found LITRPG, i am living the dream, not entirely, but i am sure i ll eventually find a series i like)
October 4, 2025
I know… this is what it is. I should stop expecting anything more, give it my token two stars and move on.
June 22, 2018
Holy shit this is crazy one.
It's just one huge fight between the whole crew of Gantz warriors and this big fucking demon looking bastard. It's insane, fast paced, people dying quickly, some major characters being killed, and badass fights. There's not much else to this volume then one big fight but holy hell is it so entertaining.
Good: The fight is amazing. Big in scope, brutal in deaths, this is what we've been waiting for.
Bad: Didn't like the blur effects overuse at times.
This is insane. I read it very quickly now I need to jump into 19!
It's just one huge fight between the whole crew of Gantz warriors and this big fucking demon looking bastard. It's insane, fast paced, people dying quickly, some major characters being killed, and badass fights. There's not much else to this volume then one big fight but holy hell is it so entertaining.
Good: The fight is amazing. Big in scope, brutal in deaths, this is what we've been waiting for.
Bad: Didn't like the blur effects overuse at times.
This is insane. I read it very quickly now I need to jump into 19!
June 5, 2022
Gantz 18
Dos grandes peleas
Hombre músculos contra demonio de piedra, y el grupo contra el jefe final.
Mucha acción, mucha emoción, mucha tensión, mucho peligro.
Cliffhanger de “ultimo ataque?”
4.4 stars
Dos grandes peleas
Hombre músculos contra demonio de piedra, y el grupo contra el jefe final.
Mucha acción, mucha emoción, mucha tensión, mucho peligro.
Cliffhanger de “ultimo ataque?”
4.4 stars
May 14, 2024
This volume was mind-blowing!
November 26, 2021
⭐️ 4.5 ⭐️
No me puedo ni preocupar por 5 páginas porque inmediatamente comienza la acción y me emociono jaja
Lo tomo pero me ofende
No me puedo ni preocupar por 5 páginas porque inmediatamente comienza la acción y me emociono jaja
Lo tomo pero me ofende
August 12, 2011
Definitivamente Daizemon Kaze es un hombre fuerte al derrotar al Alien Demonio Roca. ¡Takeshi no puede estar más feliz, y yo también! Ya han sido derrotado tres: Alien Demonio de fuego por Sakurai, El Alien Demonio Metamorfo por Reika, y el Alien Demonio roca por Kaze, sólo queda el jede: El Alien Demonio que controla los rayos. Obviamente no va a ser sencillo, sobretodo que él ha declarado matar a toda la humanidad como venganza de haber matado a todos sus compañeros aliens. Los vampiros creen que el vencerá, pero que de igual forma no debió subestimar al equipo Gantz.
Kurono Kei, nuestro líder, decide enfrentarse a él. Muchos del equipo son derrotados y están casi muertos. Pero Kurono e Izumi unen fuerzas. ¿Lo detendrán?
Kurono Kei, nuestro líder, decide enfrentarse a él. Muchos del equipo son derrotados y están casi muertos. Pero Kurono e Izumi unen fuerzas. ¿Lo detendrán?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 9, 2015
Kurono, identificación con Kato nivel extremis.
June 4, 2017
Batalla final contra el Alien demonio que tira rayos, no hay muchas sorpresas, ni mucho que comentar, solo una serie de maniobras arquetípicas del manga.
July 26, 2020
This is a review of the entire series.
Synopsis: Gantz tells the story of a teenager named Kei Kurono, among others, who die but find themselves brought back in perfectly healthy bodies and forced to participate in a "game" where they must hunt down and kill aliens.
Review: I almost gave up on Gantz several times, but now that I've read it all the way to the end, I'm glad I stuck with it. The beginning is dragged down by repulsive and unlikable characters, a messily paced story, unnecessary sexualization and gratuitous violence without much substance. As it progresses, however, the character development becomes pretty incredible and the growing threat of the enemies feels truly well done. Once the real enemies are revealed, it's mind-blowing how the series had been secretly foreshadowing their arrival from the very beginning.
Although it takes a while, some really good characters are introduced later on in the series and they're the ones that made me want to read to the end. Some characters that were absolutely unbearable in the beginning became polar opposites of their original selves and even made me sympathize with them quite a bit. The protagonist Kei for example, I hated him with all my heart for the first third of the series, he became progressively more likable in the second third of the story and then he evolved into one of the most memorable, unlikely heroes I've ever seen in this storytelling medium throughout the final third. The last third of the series is unbelievably terrifying with some of the most gruesome and disgusting battle/survival scenes in the history of fiction. It's much more bearable and intense in the final third because this time the violence and horror is happening to people we actually care about instead of a bunch of unlikable nobodies.
The final third of the story is what made me feel so glad that I didn't give up on this series. It had me on the edge of my seat more times than I can recall. There are a ton of chapters but they're very short and full of action which makes the series a quick read despite having almost 400 chapters. So even though the first third of the story was kinda bad in my opinion, it doesn't last for long and the payoff that comes after it's over truly impressed me. It's a flawed, thrilling and horrifying action series that takes a while to kick off. When it finally kicks off, however, it kicks off extremely hard.
Synopsis: Gantz tells the story of a teenager named Kei Kurono, among others, who die but find themselves brought back in perfectly healthy bodies and forced to participate in a "game" where they must hunt down and kill aliens.
Review: I almost gave up on Gantz several times, but now that I've read it all the way to the end, I'm glad I stuck with it. The beginning is dragged down by repulsive and unlikable characters, a messily paced story, unnecessary sexualization and gratuitous violence without much substance. As it progresses, however, the character development becomes pretty incredible and the growing threat of the enemies feels truly well done. Once the real enemies are revealed, it's mind-blowing how the series had been secretly foreshadowing their arrival from the very beginning.
Although it takes a while, some really good characters are introduced later on in the series and they're the ones that made me want to read to the end. Some characters that were absolutely unbearable in the beginning became polar opposites of their original selves and even made me sympathize with them quite a bit. The protagonist Kei for example, I hated him with all my heart for the first third of the series, he became progressively more likable in the second third of the story and then he evolved into one of the most memorable, unlikely heroes I've ever seen in this storytelling medium throughout the final third. The last third of the series is unbelievably terrifying with some of the most gruesome and disgusting battle/survival scenes in the history of fiction. It's much more bearable and intense in the final third because this time the violence and horror is happening to people we actually care about instead of a bunch of unlikable nobodies.
The final third of the story is what made me feel so glad that I didn't give up on this series. It had me on the edge of my seat more times than I can recall. There are a ton of chapters but they're very short and full of action which makes the series a quick read despite having almost 400 chapters. So even though the first third of the story was kinda bad in my opinion, it doesn't last for long and the payoff that comes after it's over truly impressed me. It's a flawed, thrilling and horrifying action series that takes a while to kick off. When it finally kicks off, however, it kicks off extremely hard.
December 7, 2019
El presente tomo que tiene los mangas del 203 al 214 es pura acción.
La batalla contra los demonienses toma proporciones apocalípticas que rebasan los estándares de los anteriores volúmenes. El tomo enfatiza mucho más en la acción que en las palabras, y por eso es de lectura rápida.
Las coreografías de las peleas son impresionantes, los golpes, los saltos, los movimientos, nos transmiten que los personajes están dando todo para poder sobrevivir a la batalla. Al tiempo, el nivel de desastre es increíblemente desbordante, y Oku no se guarda nada para mostrar las consecuencias en la infraestructura que es destruída, pero también los cuerpos desmembrados de los policías y civiles que quedan en medio de esta cruenta batalla.
Además, parece que este tomo cambia las reglas de juego de la historia, ello con los Cazadores, lo cual nos deja con la inquietud de que pasará a futuro.
De los mejores volúmenes de la serie.
La batalla contra los demonienses toma proporciones apocalípticas que rebasan los estándares de los anteriores volúmenes. El tomo enfatiza mucho más en la acción que en las palabras, y por eso es de lectura rápida.
Las coreografías de las peleas son impresionantes, los golpes, los saltos, los movimientos, nos transmiten que los personajes están dando todo para poder sobrevivir a la batalla. Al tiempo, el nivel de desastre es increíblemente desbordante, y Oku no se guarda nada para mostrar las consecuencias en la infraestructura que es destruída, pero también los cuerpos desmembrados de los policías y civiles que quedan en medio de esta cruenta batalla.
Además, parece que este tomo cambia las reglas de juego de la historia, ello con los Cazadores, lo cual nos deja con la inquietud de que pasará a futuro.
De los mejores volúmenes de la serie.
December 19, 2021
Останнього з мінібосів добивають, залишається головне падло, яке показує все, на що здатне.
Нестріляючі герої. Це мені просто виносить мозок. У гантзерів є ефективна зброя, супостатів можна відстрілювати на відстані, але бійці все одно лізуть махати кулаками.
По черзі. Махають кулаками, вигрібають, дуже рідко щось придумують, хоча коротко проговорити тактику та використати здібності окремих членів загону був час.
Те, що творить головний демон - епічне видовище з купою жертв. На фоні цього гантзери просто виглядають як маленькі дітки, які тренуються давати ляпаси. Лише фінальний акорд все виправив, але це було очікувано. Та й задля кліфхенгеру його частково перенесли у наступний том.
Нестріляючі герої. Це мені просто виносить мозок. У гантзерів є ефективна зброя, супостатів можна відстрілювати на відстані, але бійці все одно лізуть махати кулаками.
По черзі. Махають кулаками, вигрібають, дуже рідко щось придумують, хоча коротко проговорити тактику та використати здібності окремих членів загону був час.
Те, що творить головний демон - епічне видовище з купою жертв. На фоні цього гантзери просто виглядають як маленькі дітки, які тренуються давати ляпаси. Лише фінальний акорд все виправив, але це було очікувано. Та й задля кліфхенгеру його частково перенесли у наступний том.
August 4, 2017
Unfortunate circumstances have led me to read Gantz/18 prior to Gantz/17. Nevertheless, the basic story is that a group of recently deceased people are transported to a room with a large black ball called Gantz. The ball gives messages and sends the people to fight aliens, vampires, etc. in a point scoring scenario where they can live if they get 100 points before being killed. The main character, Kei Kurono was a teenage boy. In this episode, Kei has learned that if he gets 100 points in the Gantz contest, he can restore his first love to life. And so it goes...
October 18, 2020
The oni fights are all pretty intense but that the action scenes themselves are not depicted very well. It's hard to tell what's actually happening. People just die, things get destroyed, and basically it's that massacre with Izumi all over again, except this time it's an alien doing it. Same feeling as back then - it's just crazily over-the-top. And again, seemingly zero reaction from the Japanese authorities beyond a couple of cops. So just as before, suspension of disbelief required to enjoy the action. And a twist happens at the end - witnesses!
June 22, 2022
Volume 18: Chapter 203-214
Phase 1: Missions
Arc 8: Oni Alien Mission
Kaze fought the oni alien that can transformed into a stone. Muscle vs stone! Kaze managed to win the fight. Later, the final boss that entitled as the strongest alien in Gantz's history faced off the remaining member of the Gantz; Kurono, Izumi, Reika, Kaze, Sakata, Inaba and the old man. All of them were losing. In the hopeless moment, Kurono and Izumi tried a schronize attack on the alien.
Phase 1: Missions
Arc 8: Oni Alien Mission
Kaze fought the oni alien that can transformed into a stone. Muscle vs stone! Kaze managed to win the fight. Later, the final boss that entitled as the strongest alien in Gantz's history faced off the remaining member of the Gantz; Kurono, Izumi, Reika, Kaze, Sakata, Inaba and the old man. All of them were losing. In the hopeless moment, Kurono and Izumi tried a schronize attack on the alien.
February 1, 2024
Hola hola aprendiz y lector
Vamos a comenzar con la reseña de este tomo de Gantz (tomo 18)
Del género Fantasia y Ficción.
Con 204pag
Toda la historia te plantea un secreto a voces y justo en este momento las reglas empiezan a cambiar.
Experiencia:
Este tomo me gustó bastante por qué se enfoca en las peleas y lo que pasa en Gantz.
La pelea de "hombre musculoso" se desarrolla aquí y podemos ver cómo ven cada uno el hecho de pelear y lo que los rodea.
Por todo esto y más le doy:
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Vamos a comenzar con la reseña de este tomo de Gantz (tomo 18)
Del género Fantasia y Ficción.
Con 204pag
Toda la historia te plantea un secreto a voces y justo en este momento las reglas empiezan a cambiar.
Experiencia:
Este tomo me gustó bastante por qué se enfoca en las peleas y lo que pasa en Gantz.
La pelea de "hombre musculoso" se desarrolla aquí y podemos ver cómo ven cada uno el hecho de pelear y lo que los rodea.
Por todo esto y más le doy:
⭐⭐⭐⭐
January 24, 2025
La batalla fue durísima, el equipo quedó diezmado, los demonios de fuego y rayo ufffff..... Los actos de altruismo del equipo sobreviviente con Kei s son muy grandes.... Muy buen volumen , la cantidad de muertos en la ciudad.... Que pasará ????
October 3, 2017
Another good volume.
May 25, 2018
O trošičku lepší než to předchozí volume, ale teda... ugh.
2/5*
2/5*
October 13, 2019
Pretty sure these Blue books (and volume 10) is the golden period of Gantz. I can't see a string of books getting better than this. The vampire arc is just incredible.
April 13, 2020
FINALLY IZUMI SET ASIDE HIS PRIDE
May 8, 2022
Who thought I would actually be worried for characters in Gantz huh
November 14, 2022
The fluidity and cinematic feel of this man’s art is incredible…crazy to say that I genuinely care about these characters now when I never really thought I would at the start 💀
May 2, 2024
Best volume
December 14, 2024
So much action and all for one fight! Love it.
January 19, 2025
This volume was amazing! Very awesome fight sequences.
If our players win this game, probably everyone would reach 100 points. Coz they killed a lot of aliens.
If our players win this game, probably everyone would reach 100 points. Coz they killed a lot of aliens.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 28, 2023
Aparece el jefe, el enemigo más fuerte, el tiempo desaparece, todo el mundo ve a los personajes dentro de Gantz, y nadie sabe que pasa. Nuevamente, en retrospectiva quizá sólo es para tratar de acostumbrar a la gente para lo que viene en la Fase Final de Gantz, pero sinceramente, poco me importa eso, porque lo entretenido es ver como pelea y seguir pasando página tras página, porque es adictivo.
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